Visit with the Cousins

I captured the humming bird at the Perez's.  They get so many there and I am quite jealous.

Ava and Heidi learning how to share their toys.

They became very good friends this week. 

Ava laughs at her own jokes...

She just doesn't know about this "sun" thing. 

A typical Ava expression. 

Nana gets to hold both of her granddaughters!  Ava isn't too sure about this...

We were able to go to the lake this week!  Despite the face she is making, Ava did have a good time.

The twin sisters and the kids.

Another of Ava's many faces...

Spitting...her favorite thing!

Mother of Perpetual Help - For Financial Aid

Mother of Perpetual Help - For Financial Aid

Realizing, dear Mother Mary,

that thou art our Perpetual Help not only in spiritual

but likewise in temporal necessities,

we approach thee with submissive and humble hearts,

because we have a child-like confidence in thy power and goodness,

beseeching thee to assist us in our present financial worry.

Owing to untoward circumstances which have arisen in our lives,

we are in dire want, being unable to meet our honest debts.

We are not asking, dearest Mother for wealth,

if possession of it is not in accordance with the holy will of God;

we merely beg for that assistance which will enable us

to satisfy our pressing obligations.

We believe, dear Mother,

that thou art the Queen of heaven and earth,

and, as such,

the instrument and special dispensation of thy Son Jesus Christ;

that thou hast acquired by virtue of thy wonderful dignity,

a sweet jurisdiction over all creation.

We believe that thou art not only rich and bountiful,

but extremely kind and generous to all thy loving children.

We plead with thee then, dear Mother,

to obtain for us the help we so urgently need in our present financial difficulty.

We thank thee, dear Lady and promise to publish far and wide,

the marvels of thy glorious Picture.

Amen

Easter, Hotel, and warm weather!

Daddy and Ava ready for Easter Mass.


At Nana's, bored with the camera.



Ava's new toy lamb that Nana made for her.








Testing my zoom lens. Next, I will test my new gun....





At Templin's hotel. She was a very sick baby, but behaved very well!



Lot's of drool means more teeth coming!



Had to test out the pool...and of course, her new swimsuit.











Sick in bed...



A very weird thunderstorm. We had sunshine, rain, thunder and then a double rainbow.











Ava's new swimming pool. Almost warm enough to actually get in it!



Playing by herself on the blanket from Michael and Bridget.

Ava plays "Air Ukulele"

Here is Ava playing but then gets tired and sits down....

Ava

More pics

Ava's new thing is sticking one finger in her mouth to play with her teeth.

Daddy and Ava just "chillin"

Ava crawling on top of Daddy

All bundled up for... Spring??!!

Ava has to wear bows so people don't call her a boy. The earings and the dominately pink attire
does not give it away. Seriously...people continue to call her a boy.

Her trademark.

Posing for Daddy.

More pics of her in her new bow.

Not too happy about her messy face.

Dressing up in her outfit from Nein.

This was taken tonight. Maundy Thursday...yes, we are getting snow for Easter. Oh happy days.

Ava's First Tooth Makes an Appearance

Time to start brushing!!

New couch, Ava, etc.

Our new couch!  We sold our old couch on Craigslist, then we sold our black leather chair, the coffee table, and the end tables. Now we have a lot more seating available and a lot more space in the living room.  Plus, this sectional is super comfy! 

Ava likes her new couch!

Ava studies everything.  BTW, she lost the staring competition.

Ava has as many rolls as her daddy!  Her impression of Jabba the Hut.

Ava (mommy) plays dress up.  Here she dresses as a poor child....

Ava's new dress for church.  I told her the sleeves needed to be longer, so we add a shawl.  Gotta start 'em young!